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Overview |
Nicholls State University | Tougaloo College | ||
| Location | Thibodaux, LA | Tougaloo, MS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,883 | 677 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #910 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nicholls.edu | tougaloo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nicholls State University | Tougaloo College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,922 | $10,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,015 | $10,384 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,602 | $6,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,365 | $13,718 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,310 | $9,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Nicholls State University | Tougaloo College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,289 | 2,817 | ||
| Admitted | 2,253 | 1,389 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.4% | 49.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.1% | 9.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 938/1130 | 790/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Nicholls State University | Tougaloo College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nicholls State University | Tougaloo College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $29,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,848 | $35,004 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $361 |
Diversity |
Nicholls State University | Tougaloo College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 68% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 99% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Nicholls State University | Tougaloo College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Nicholls State University | Tougaloo College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Nicholls State University is larger than than Tougaloo College based on total student enrollment (5,883 students vs. 677 students)
Nicholls State University vs. Tougaloo College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nicholls State University or Tougaloo College?
- Tougaloo College is 111% more expensive to attend than Nicholls State University for in-state tuition ($10,384.00 vs. $4,922.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.6% higher at Tougaloo College than Nicholls State University ($10,384.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nicholls State University than Tougaloo College ($12,365 vs. $13,718)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tougaloo College are 65.7% lower than costs at Nicholls State University ($6,400 vs. $10,602)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nicholls State University than Tougaloo College (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tougaloo College students is 0.8% larger than aid received Nicholls State University ($9,387 vs. $9,310)
Nicholls State University vs. Tougaloo College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nicholls State University or Tougaloo College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tougaloo College or Nicholls State University .
- The average SAT score at Nicholls State University (1030) is 186 points higher than at Tougaloo College (844)
- Incoming Nicholls State University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Tougaloo College (18)
- Accepted freshman Nicholls State University students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Tougaloo College (2.8)
- Nicholls State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.4%) than Tougaloo College (49.3%)
Nicholls State University vs. Tougaloo College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nicholls State University or Tougaloo College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Tougaloo College and Nicholls State University.
- The graduation rate at Tougaloo College is higher than Nicholls State University (48% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Nicholls State University earn on average $13,000 more per year than Tougaloo College graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $29,600)
- Nicholls State University students graduate with a $15,156 lower median federal student loan debt than Tougaloo College graduates. ($19,848 vs. $35,004)
- Nicholls State University graduates are paying $156 less per month on federal student loans than Tougaloo College graduates. ($205 vs. $361)
- More Nicholls State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tougaloo College students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/